LIVE: US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro prompts global outcry

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Umut Uras,Urooba JamalJanuary 6, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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In January 2026, the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, leading to global condemnation, including from some US allies within the UN Security Council. Maduro appeared in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to drug charges and declared himself a prisoner of war. The UN Security Council convened emergency talks to address the US actions against Venezuela and Maduro's abduction. The international outcry stems from the US government's unprecedented action of abducting a sitting head of state. The situation remains tense as the legal and diplomatic ramifications unfold.

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Washington 40% New York ×260% Venezuela ×270% United Nations Security Council ×270% United States ×380% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×390%

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abduction 100% venezuela 90% nicolas maduro 90% us 80% drug charges 70% un security council 60% international relations 60% global outcry 50% prisoner of war 40%

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